The Mermaid Chair

In this captivating tale of self-discovery, Jessie Sullivan returns to Egret Island, confronting her eccentric mother’s unusual behavior while navigating the complexities of her own conventional life with husband Hugh. At the heart of the story lies a beautifully carved chair in a Benedictine monastery, linked to the legend of a mermaid turned saint. As Jessie becomes enchanted by Brother Thomas, a monk poised to take his final vows, she wrestles with the tension between desire and commitment, ultimately embarking on a transformative journey that intertwines her mother’s troubled past with her own quest for identity and belonging.